Want to regulate an abundantly healthy nervous system? Then you're gonna want to click play on this episode with Darby Jackson NOW and be prepared to take notes.

(I'm not kidding – this might be one of the most eye-opening conversations you listen to).

Darby Jackson is a holistic health specialist (focusing on regulating the nervous system) and in this episode she walks you through what the vagus nerve is, how the polyvagal theory impacts our inner state of being, and ways to regulate the nervous system.

Intrigued? Click play now to hear:

• [03:45] What Darby does as a Holistic Health Specialist

• [08:06] What is the vagus nerve

• [10:55] The foreign feeling that comes with getting out of fight or flight by calming the nervous system

• [13:34] How to give yourself permission to chill the heck out

• [15:23] A breakdown of the polyvagal theory

• [20:31] Responding vs. reacting to improve patience with kids and others

• [25:35] How music improves the neuroplasticity of our brains and other ways to work on conscious brain rewiring and vagus nerve toning

• [29:40] How movement can release feelings and emotions to open up the nervous system

• [36:39] Is fasting good or not for regulating the nervous system

• [42:04] Darby's perspective on the biggest reasons that lead to dysregulated nervous systems

• [51:08] How to regulate the vagus nerve

If you want to learn more and connect with Darby, you can find her on Instagram at @darbyjackson_.

For complete show notes, go to ericaziel.com/blog/271